Pet Stylist: Expert Groomer & Style Pro

Petco; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All grooming supplies & equipment

State of the art equipment

Career development and growth—Grooming

Job summary

Petco is hiring a Pet Stylist to deliver professional grooming services for dogs and other pets in our grooming salon. You will bathe, dry, trim, and style coats while ensuring the safety and comfort of every animal and providing exceptional customer service to pet parents.

The role offers opportunities for career growth, including leadership and mentoring paths, with competitive base pay and benefits such as health plans and discounts. Weekend and holiday availability is often required.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program or equivalent professional grooming training.
• Excellent grooming skills across bathing, drying, brushing, trims and styling.
• Strong attention to animal wellbeing and safety in a busy salon.

Responsibilities

• Under moderate to limited supervision, perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning, according to pet parent’s instructions and adhering to breed standards and company policies and procedures
• Operate and maintain various grooming instruments, including clippers, blades, shears, brushes, and dryers
• Always prioritize the well-being and safety of every animal in the salon, monitor pets for any signs of discomfort, illness, or injury, and promptly report any concerns to pet owners and store management
• Evaluate individual needs of each pet, taking into consideration coat type, skin conditions, temperament
• Interact professionally and effectively with pet parents, provide optimal customer service, address grooming related inquiries, offer grooming recommendations, and provide timely resolution to questions or concerns
• Educate and provide custom recommendations to pet parents on grooming maintenance and at home care practices & products to promote the overall well-being of the pet
• Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect, and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in the salon and in adherence to Petco hygiene and sanitation policies, other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning air filters, vents, and drains
• Utilize knowledge and understanding of Petco’s grooming policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure safety, quality, and consistency in all activities and areas of the grooming business, ensure standards are maintained in grooming salon
• May need to train, support, and supervise entry-level trainees in the absence of a Grooming Salon Leader

Skills

Grooming expertise

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Animal passion

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program or grooming training

High-school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Clippers

Blades

Shears

Brushes

Dryers

Job description

Petco is hiring a Pet Stylist to deliver professional grooming services for dogs and other pets in our grooming salon. You will bathe, dry, trim, and style coats while ensuring the safety and comfort of every animal and providing exceptional customer service to pet parents.

The role offers opportunities for career growth, including leadership and mentoring paths, with competitive base pay and benefits such as health plans and discounts. Weekend and holiday availability is often required.